Three Haitian nationals convicted of overstaying and fined $1,500 each
THREE Haitian nationals were convicted before Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley of overstaying during a hearing in Magistrate’s Court last week Thursday.
Rastafarian community claims they continue to be harrassed by authorities
A SENIOR official from the Rastafarian community claims police have been targetting Rastafarians despite the passage of cannabis legislation that legalises use of the drug for religious purposes.
Attorneys raise concerns over proposals to mandate death penalty in The Bahamas
Attorneys have raised concerns about proposals to remove judicial discretion and mandate the death penalty in The Bahamas, describing such changes as a threat to the rule of law and constitutional democracy.
Abaco community mourns death of a local government candidate
THE sudden death of Tristan Bootle, a local government candidate from Murphy Town, has left the Abaco community in mourning.
Family and friends still in shock over young man’s death
ANTONIO Cheribin Jr was spending time with friends and visiting bars shortly before he crashed into a trailer Monday night, tragically losing his life just weeks after his father’s passing.
Governor General ‘Mother’ Pratt admits to challenges adjusting to her new role
GOVERNOR General Cynthia Pratt candidly admitted that adjusting to her new role has been challenging, describing the transition as a significant shift from her previous political career.
Two and a half years prison for having unlicenced firearm
A 21-year-old Exuma resident was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for possessing an unlicenced firearm on Christmas Day.
Ordered to compensate officer after assault guilty plea
A MAN was ordered to pay financial compensation to a police officer he assaulted at JFK Plaza last week.
Man and woman accused of attempted murder
A MAN and a woman were remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempting to shoot and kill two men at a bar on Rosedale Street last week.
Michael Johnson, Bjorn Ferguson and police sergeant charged after corruption probe
FORMER Chief Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson, attorney Bjorn Ferguson, and a police sergeant, Deangelo Rolle, have been charged with crimes in the Magistrates Court after police concluded a corruption probe that was sparked by leaked voice notes.
'Have no fear’ over flu strain
THE head of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Surveillance Unit has advised Bahamians not to be alarmed by reports of a new flu strain in China, explaining that the strain is not new and does not pose a direct threat to The Bahamas at this time.
Finding affordable rented houses is a challenge. A research study suggests how that can be tackled
A NEW research study says while rental housing in New Providence is unaffordable for lower-income households, targeted policy interventions could revitalise the market and increase the availability of affordable units.
Nomination day for local govt in Grand Bahama
The nomination process for local government elections in Grand Bahama went smoothly, according to Freeport administrator Preston Cooper, who oversaw the Central Grand Bahama constituency.
61-year-old jailed for sex attack on 16-year-old girl
A 61-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at the New Year’s Junkanoo Parade.
Put ‘all cards on table’ over banking reforms
A Bahamian economics professor is urging that “all cards have to be on the table” for banking industry reform as he voiced fears the credit bureau’s launch has yet to lower interest rates for quality borrowers.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
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- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
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- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
